In the tradition of the Taize Community, Psalm 119 was written as a meditative song or chant. The lyrics reflect the psalmist's fervent prayer as expressed in verses 35, 41 and 105 of Psalm 119 found in the old testament of the Christian Bible.
Lyrics:
Main Chorus:
May thy word
Guide my feet
Be a light
On my way
May thy word
Guide my feet
Be a light
On my way
Descant:
O Creator, let thy loving kindness
Come unto me for thy word brings sweet salvation (41)
Make me walk the path of thy commandments
O Creator, for therein do I delight (35)
Audio:
To listen to a sample of Psalm 119, click here.
Music Notation
ABC Notation
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